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Evan Harrington

CHAPTER XXVI
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But he ups and bounces in a minute at a speck o' black.

So, one thing or the other, there you are: no blacks, no juices, I say.' 'Toast the chops,' said Mrs.Mel.
The landlady of the Dolphin accepted this new idea with much enlightenment, but ruefully declared that she was afraid to go against his precise instructions.

Mrs.Mel then folded her hands, and sat in quiet reserve.

She was one of those numerous women who always know themselves to be right.

She was also one of those very few whom Providence favours by confounding dissentients.


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